Al_ameed University

Collage of Dentistry
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Denture Base Considerations Of RPD 

Part (10)  
Open Latticeworke  

 
Introdaction 
MiMinor Connectors:-Any rigid component that links between the major 
connector or base of RPD and other components of the prosthesis. 
Rigidity is an important characteristic of all minor connectors as it aids in 
force distribution. So any bending or deformation will lead to 
concentration of forces. 
Types of minor connectors:- 
1. Join clasp assemblies to major connector. 
2. Join indirect retainers or auxiliary rests to major connectors. 3. 
Join denture base to major connectors. 
4. Serve as approach arm for vertical projection / bar –type clasp. 
Minor Connector joining Denture Base to Major 
Connectors:- 
• In the mandibular arch, a distal extension base must extend to 
cover the retromolar pad. 
• They are of three types: 
a. Mesh work (mesh construction). 
b. Lattice work (open construction). 
c. Beads or nail heads components on a metal base. 
 
b. Lattice work (open construction): 
o Consists of longitudinal and transverse struts that form a 
ladder-like network. 
o Longitudinal struts should be placed away from the crest of the 
ridge. o Relief must be provided beneath the lattice work, just like in 
a 
meshwork construction. 
o Usedalsowithmultipleteethreplacement,itismorepreferable. 
o This form provides the strongest attachment of acrylic resin to the 
framework. 
o It also facilitates relining and rebasing of RPDs. 
 
  
Tissue Stoppers (Cast Stops:  
When providing relief under the RPD framework, 
there is a difference between tooth-supported RPD 
and distal extension RPD, as in the latter the minor 
connector is supported from one end so it may bend 
under load and acrylic packing and processing. To 
prevent this a small area the free end of the minor 
connector should contact the master cast. This area 
that resembles a small square metal projection is 
termed as tissue stopper or cast stops. Formed by 
removing a (2×2 mm.) of relief wax. 
 
The design ​elements of the open lattice work include 
the following specifications: 
1_​On the maxillary, the latticework should extend two 
thirds of the distance to the hamular knotch 
2_​On the mandibular, the latticework should extend 
two thirds of the distance to the retromolar pad. 
3_​Lattice work is completed embedded in acrylic 
4_​Lattice work struts meet the major connector at a 
butt joint. 
 
Avantages:- 
_provies the strongest attachment of acrylic resin denture base to 
the RPD 
_Easiest to reline if necessary because of ridge resorption 

 
 
References 
McCracken's Removable Partial 
Prosthodontics